He said that he intends to find a replacement for prosecco from the UK or new world countries which include Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South Africa and the US.

"The general message is that sparkling wine is a growth product," said Mr Martin.

Wine of choice

A representative of France's champagne industry was unconcerned by the decision. "It seems to be economically driven, combined with Mr Martin's strong expressed feeling about European products," said Francoise Peretti, director of the Champange Bureau UK.

"UK consumers have clearly voted it [champagne] its sparkling wine of choice, making the UK the leading export market for champagne," Mr Peretti said.

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Wetherspoon said its new wheat beers brewed in the UK will include Blue Moon Belgian White, Thornbridge Versa Weisse Beer and SA Brains Atlantic White.

Wetherspoon will continue to serve Kopparberg cider from Sweden, as the company has said it will transfer production to the UK post-Brexit. "In similar situations we will work closely with suppliers of niche products," Mr Martin said.